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Campus Dining spring 2022 survey
Apr. 6, 2022—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is hungry for feedback, and needs your help! In an effort to measure student satisfaction in a number of areas, the department is conducting its semiannual Dining Survey throughout the month of April. In addition to providing feedback about meal plans, customer service and food quality, students will have the chance to...
Local Java introduces meal swipe options
Apr. 4, 2022—Campus Dining is re-introducing meal plan options for patrons of Local Java. Starting Monday, April 4, the popular coffee spot will offer a selection of tasty breakfast options, including a pepper jack, sausage and egg bagel sandwich or a fresh blended smoothie of the day. Meals include a whole fruit, plus a beverage choice of...
Campus Dining reintroduces sustainable reusable servingware
Mar. 23, 2022—Campus Dining implemented a number of safety protocols in response to COVID-19, including a shift to only to-go containers and disposable, compostable, drinkware and cutlery. These temporary measures have been in place since March 2020. In coordination with university health and safety leaders, Campus Dining is pleased to announce a return to reusable cups, plates,...
Campus Dining partners with student-led Vanderbilt Culinary Club to host pop-up dinner
Mar. 14, 2022—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is proud to partner with the Vanderbilt Culinary Club to offer a unique pop-up dining event this week. Unlike Campus Dining’s previous pop-up meals, this event will be handled largely by the student-run Culinary Club – from menu development to meal preparation. Organized in 2021, the Vanderbilt Culinary Club boasts nearly 300...
Local Java reopens in Sarratt Student Center
Feb. 28, 2022—Campus Dining is pleased to announce the reopening of Local Java, effective Tuesday, March 1. Closed during COVID-19 restrictions and challenged with continued staff shortages into the current academic year, the popular coffee shop will be open once more to serve early morning espresso aficionados. To mark the special occasion, staff will be offering free...
Spring Break 2022 hours of operation
Feb. 21, 2022—Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours due to Spring Break. Please see below for specific hours by location:
Campus Dining’s Farm to Campus Menu Series kicks off Feb. 16
Feb. 11, 2022— Vanderbilt University Campus Dining is kicking off its Farm to Campus Menu Series on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Commons Dining Center. Curated by Chef Rick Lewis, the dinner will feature grilled merlot-cut steak served over a bed of spring mixed greens. The main dish will be accompanied by candy...
Common Grounds Open House Fri, Feb 11
Feb. 9, 2022—After an extended closure due to COVID-19 and recent staffing shortages, Campus Dining is excited to announce the reopening of Common Grounds coffee shop, located in the Commons Munchie Mart. To help celebrate the news, Campus Dining is hosting an open house event Friday, February 11 from 7am until 11am. Students will be treated to...
Campus Dining celebrates Black History Month
Jan. 31, 2022—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is proud to help celebrate Black History Month, acknowledging the impact and history of Black members of our community. In support of Vanderbilt’s broader Black History Month events, Campus Dining is hosting its own series of events, each with focus on Black chefs, cooks, and local restauranteurs. The first event will be...
Campus Dining Spring 2022 Semester Updates
Jan. 14, 2022—Despite many challenges this academic year, the Campus Dining leadership team continues its efforts to elevate the on-campus dining experience, and is pleased to announce a series of enhancements to Vanderbilt’s dining program for the spring 2022 semester. New Cuisines and Returning Favorites Additional stations at most dining halls will be open, giving students more...
Campus Dining during Commodores Care period
Jan. 10, 2022—All students returning to campus for the spring semester, including students living in residence halls, in Greek houses or off campus, will be required to participate in a Commodores Care period immediately upon their return to support the health of our community and reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. The “quiet” Commodores Care period...
Extended Winter Break Hours of Operation
Jan. 4, 2022—Due to the delayed start of the spring 2022 semester, Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours from Friday, January 7 through Monday, January 17. Please see below for specific hours by location: For updates and current information, be sure to stay in the loop with SMS text alerts from Campus Dining. Text ‘DiningNews’...
Winter Break 2021 Hours of Operation
Dec. 10, 2021—UPDATE: Due to the delayed start of the spring 2022 semester, Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours from Friday, January 7 through Monday, January 17. Please click here for updated hours of operation. Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours due to Winter Break. Please see below for specific hours by location:...
Thanksgiving 2021 hours of operation
Oct. 22, 2021—Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Please see below for specific hours by location:
Vanderbilt to host cooking demonstration on October 15 to shed light on food waste
Oct. 7, 2021—An estimated 40% of food produced annually in the United States goes uneaten while over ten percent of Americans are food insecure. According to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, in the United States, food is the single largest category of material placed in municipal landfills, where it emits methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. As part of...